1998 Chevrolet Suburban Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 7%of 201 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 301miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban, 7% of the 201 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 301 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When first taking vehicle from the sales lot it pulled to the right. Consumer took vehicle back to the dealer, who balanced the tires, but the problem recurred. Also, when the brakes were depressed vehicle shook severely. Vehicle was taken to dealer four times, after taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic, it was determined that wheel hub was warped from the factory.”
NHTSA complaint #10059511, filed 2004-02, 301 miles“Vehicle veers to left / right, counter clockwise from the way its swings. This happens at 55 to 60 MPH. Dealer has been contacted. Vehicle has had continued component replacements in the suspension and steering due to defect. Also power steering sensor was replaced/nuts:bolts that hold tire together sheared off, causing tire to fall off.”
NHTSA complaint #845292, filed 1999-09“When turning to right vehicle will make a sharper turn, like steering wheel is being jerked in that direction. Took vehicle to dealer, and they changed steering sensor. Consumer felt that this was very dangerous, car could tip over. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8006244, filed 2002-03“Ea99-011, when traveling 50-70 MPH consumer felt a shimmy within the steering column, also, when making a left hand turn vehicle jerked and pulled to the left. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #842580, filed 1999-07“The side door panel clips broke, the dealer replaced the door panel, the passenger side inner door panel rattles, the panel was loose, the back door inside trim loose, the dealer replaced the trim.”
NHTSA complaint #554863, filed 2000-09Related service bulletins
- 10020874Sep 23, 2006Left front axle shaft difficult to remove. Axle differential leak seal shaft.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 11 | 5% |
| 2015 | 29 | 7% |
| 2014 | 4 | 7% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 33 | 5% |
| 1998 | 14 | 7% |
| 1997 | 19 | 5% |
| 1996 | 10 | 3% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 11 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1985 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
63 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
48 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTires
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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